HallStar targets naturals market with acquisition of BioChemica
Specialty chemicals company HallStar has acquired butter and oil supplier BioChemica in an attempt to capitalise on the growth in the natural and organic personal care market.
Archives for January 27, 2011
Skin care aids US prestige beauty recovery
The US prestige beauty industry has shown an increase of 4 percent in dollar sales in 2010 compared to 2009 thanks to a quick recovery in skin care, according to The NPD Group.
Vintage design gains new success for HCT
The latest pack for the Laura Mercier Holiday collection created by the US arm of HCT Packaging is styled on the latest beauty trend of ‘vintage’ according to the company.
P&G Q3 sales up but profits fall on lower pricing and currency exchange
Procter & Gamble announces steady gains for its third quarter sales ending in December, but profits are down on lower retail pricing and negative currency exchange rates.
Personal care boost as Lubrizol inks Nalco deal
Specialty chemicals company Lubrizol has invested further in its personal care business with the acquisition of Nalco Performance Products, a supplier of specialty polymers and formulated additives.
Albéa has acquired Betts Group to expand in tubes market
Albéa (previously Alcan Packaging Beauty) has announced its acquisition of laminate tube manufacturer Betts Group, to become a leader in plastic and laminate tubes.